Software I Like That People Hate... A Bit Of A Confused Rant.
I'll make this a list...
1. Source SDK
I know, I know... source is outdated. Heck, it even annoys me because of that. I still like it because of VALVe's business ethics. Yeah, VALVe time isn't exactly the best business ethic, but they are really open to the use of their software unlike other companies. Also, you can actually edit the source code of the engine for your mod. I'm really confused as to why people downplay the Source SDK in favor of Unreal (although CryEngine I can understand - I've never see water effects that good).
2. Microsoft Virtual PC
This is one that really makes me scratch my head. Microsoft Virtual PC is easily and readily available, runs on any modern version of Windows, and integrates well with your computer's drivers (the only OS I've had issues with is Freespire, since it's not compatible with any standard drivers and requires open-source equivalents). Why all the hate? What makes programs like Virtualbox or VMWare superior? The only things I've heard about other virtualization programs is that they have problems with drivers.
3. Linux - Most if not all flavors
I know there actually are quite a lot of Linux fans on RRU. But there are tons of Linux haters in the world in general. My personal experience with Linux has been mostly good, and most of the people I've talked to also have had good experiences with different flavors of Linux. But when I talk to most people who know of Linux, they go out of their way to bash it, saying things that immediately give me the impression that they have never even touched it. I really don't get it.
4. avast! Antivirus
Most people tell me that it doesn't work and eats up system resources. I've never had those issues. Honestly, if I had an issue it's that avast! works TOO well and tends to overreact, and it seems to be pretty light-weight on my machine. Have most people who hate avast! even used it yet, or are they just assuming it's like Norton or Kaspirsky because they haven't heard of it?
5. Sony Vegas Movie Studio.
I admit I have an older copy (Vegas 9 Platinum with the pro resource package), but I've never really had problems. Yet everyone tells me to ditch it for Adobe Premier and After Effects. First off, I hate Adobe's stinking guts almost as much as Nintendo (for their worse-than-ACTA legal policies) and Apple (for existing), but that's besides the point. Objectively, I see no reason to make the switch. I can do everything I need with Vegas and a few other programs, why should I purchase an entirely different program and have to learn how to use it?
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